Charming, Clever.

We love antique jewels with a little ingenuity, and this sentimental English gold ring is just that!

Crafted in rich 15k gold, the ring features a miniature heart-shaped padlock charm that opens and closes, adding a playful and unexpected element to an elegant plaited gold band. We particularly enjoy how the padlock moves with the hand, flipping between the front, with its tiny keyhole and decorative screw design, and the back, which is smooth, minimalist gold. Two looks in one! And let’s appreciate that the detailing on the band continues all the way around. Wear this solo or stacked with other period rings.

We adore the sentimental symbolism of the padlock, traditionally associated with love, loyalty and enduring bonds. Here, that sentiment is expressed in a jewel that feels as wearable and relevant today as it did more than a century ago.

We have seen a few other rings of this type, but this one stands out for the elegance of the band, its particularly pleasing proportions and lines, and the patina and richness of the English gold.

Marked 15 for 15k gold (at the padlock).

Dimensions and weight:

● Padlock: 15.4 mm long x 11.1 mm wide x 2.9 mm deep

● Band: 4.4 mm wide x 1.8 mm deep

● US ring size 8.5 to 8.75 (there is minor give, as the band is open at the front where it is joined by the padlock)

● 5.8 grams

Period: Late Victorian

*Please note that all dimensions and weights are approximate. Age-commensurate wear is present. The padlock opens and closes, but to preserve the integrity of the ring, we do not encourage removal of the padlock, as the loops on the ring are sized to fit the padlock handle snugly.

*For deliveries outside of the continental U.S., please contact us for shipping information.